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Jun 21, 2017

Indian Navy's First Indigenously-built Floating Dock

India`s first indigenously-built floating dock for the Indian Navy was launched, signalling a milestone in Indias quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding.
The floating dock built by the L&T Shipyard is an indigenously-designed and built platform with state of the art machinery and control systems capable of docking warships of up to 8,000 tonnes displacement.
According to L&T, the floating dock would be put through a series of harbour trials before delivery to the Navy.

Mayor and Deputy Mayor Posts in Shimla

BJP's Kusum Sadret was elected the Shimla Municipal Corporation Mayor and party colleague Rakesh Sharma her deputy, a first for the state's opposition party in three decades.
The party bagged 17 of the 34 seats in the June MC elections, one seat short of a simple majority.

Shiv Sena to Back Ram Nath Kovind

In a big boost to BJP, its oldest ally Shiv Sena will support NDA candidate Ram Nath Kovind in the presidential election.
Shiv Sena had earlier refrained from spelling out its stand on supporting Kovind for President.
Ram Nath Kovind resigned as the Bihar Governor and his resignation was accepted by President Pranab Mukherjee.
West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi was given additional charge of Bihar.

Jun 20, 2017

BJP’s Presidential Nominee

The BJP has named Bihar Governor Ram Nath Kovind as the NDA's presidential candidate – a move that baffled the Opposition parties, which accused the ruling party of taking a decision 'unilaterally'.

Next ONGC Chief

Shashi Shanker will be the next chairman and managing director of India’s biggest oil and gas producer, ONGC.
Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) selected Mr. Shanker to head Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) from October 1.
Mr. Shanker is currently director (technical and field services), ONGC. He will replace Dinesh K. Sarraf, who retires on September 30.

Total Waiver on Crop Loans

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced total waiver of entire crop loans for small and marginal farmers in Punjab.
The loan waiver will be for up to Rs. 2 lakh for small and marginal farmers (up to 5 acres) and a flat Rs. 2 lakh relief for all other marginal farmers, irrespective of their loan amount.

Jun 19, 2017

Swami Atmasthanandaji Maharaj Passes Away

President of Ramakrishna Math and Mission Swami Atmasthanandaji Maharaj, died at a city hospital after a prolonged illness.
Under his leadership major relief operations were conducted in various parts of India, Nepal and Bangladesh during natural calamities.

Jun 18, 2017

India Ranked 137th

India has been considered as one of the most peaceful nations in South Asia in 2017 and ranked at 137th globally in a latest survey.
Bhutan, which ranked 13, has been named as the most peaceful country in South Asia, followed by Sri Lanka 80th, Bangladesh 84th, India 137th, Pakistan 152nd and Afghanistan 162nd.
The GPI measures the level of peace in various countries with help of authentic qualitative and quantitative indicators of peace.

Kerela’s First Metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kerala’s first Metro rail.
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is a 50-50 joint venture of the Centre and the state government.
With 11 stations covering nearly 13 km - from Palarivattom to Aluva - this is the longest first phase of a metro to be inaugurated.

Jun 17, 2017

Seeking to Curb Kiran Bedi's Powers

The Puducherry Assembly passed a resolution for absolute powers to the V. Narayanasamy government to check the style of functioning of Lt Governor Kiran Bedi.
Claiming that the Lt Governor had no powers to take any decision arbitrarily, the Chief Minister said that she should act in consultation and concurrence of the elected ministry.

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